Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Acting
Biography
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Born: March 18, 1902
Place of Birth: Miyagi, Japan
Known For
Gambler
The main character Tachibana Isaburo is released from prison and discovers that his boss is dead. He is offered to become the leader of the group, but refuses. A young fashion villain, a Yakuza boss wants to get into politics. He makes a deal with the Osaka Railway Company, leaving many poor people homeless. Tachibana engages in a fierce battle with villains for the poor.
Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves
The sequel of "Flower and Dragon". Kingoro Tamai founded a family in the port of Wakamatsu. He unites people with his courage, and revolts against the entrepreneur Oki Nakashi, who is teeming with vices. Kingoro and his family are also forced to fight against the Ezaki-Gumi group, which is opposed by Tomoda Kizo, who is trying to control the port of Wakamatsu.
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5
Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.
Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House
All is not well in an a small fishing village not far from Edo. Mysterious goings-on are happening at Echigoya’s Red Crane Mansion, and when Young Lord comes to relax he finds no peace until he can unravel the mystery rooted in the past when a beautiful samurai princess prayed for a handsome bridegroom to take her away. When a body turns up on the riverbank it is high time for Young Lord to delve into the case, while avoiding dangerous gangsters who have taken over the town. This is the 7th case that Young Lord is called upon to solve. Leaving only the mystery of who he is and where he came from! As always, Okawa Hashizo plays the role to perfection.
Signal Fires of Shanghai
During the Taiping Rebellion of the mid-19th century, anti-Qing (Manchu) Chinese forces led by Taiping commander Li Xiucheng march on Shanghai. Although the Western powers are officially neutral, the British consul in Shanghai sides with the Qing imperial government, and counter to his own government's policy he retains American adventurer Frederick Townsend Ward to raise a mercenary force of foreigners in Shanghai and oppose the Taipings. Ward's force is routed, with heavy casualties, but since many of the casualties are British, the British army soon is drawn in on the side of the Qings. The only support for the Chinese comes from Japanese in Shanghai and anti-imperialist demonstrations in Japan. A family drama plays out against this historical background. After a Chinese home is destroyed by careless British shelling, killing the father and crippling a daughter, the surviving son vows revenge but begins to see that his true friends may be the Japanese.
Yakuza of Seki
A young yakuza, Yatappe, wanders around the country in search of his long-lost little sister, Oito. While traveling, he rescues a young girl, Osayo, whose father entrusts her to him with his dying wish. To honor his promise to Osayo's deceased father, Yatappe brings her to safety, and from a distance keeps a watchful eye on her well being.
Lord Mito: All Star Version
In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura. A month and a half later, another fire broke out, this time in Komagome, burning down the two gates of Asakusa and Sujikai, and continuing on into the night. As the government Elders consider evidence that these fires were arson, a fire breaks out in Hirakawa-cho, outside of Hanzo Gate. Nishonmaru catches on fire and burns down completely. When this rash of fires even strikes Kyoto, the task of finding who’s behind the arson, and stopping them falls to the Shogun’s uncle, the Elder Lord of Mito. Together with his trusted bodyguards, Kaku and Suke, the trio set of to save Japan from this scourge of evil. Featuring virtually all of their most famous stars, this is the best film in the Toei series about Mito Komon, one of Japan’s most popular historical figures who traveled through the country incognito to check on the people and fight injustice.
Life of Hishakaku 2
Upon his release from the prison, Hishakaku joins the Kikkyo family who is struggling to regain their turf from their rival, Domoto family. To reciprocate the kindness of the Kikkyos, Hishakaku heads to meet the leader of Domoto, Osumi, and finds himself emotionally involved with her.
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun
After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he gets involved in the succession of the Takamatsu clan. The usurpers try by every means to effect their takeover, even if it leads to blood being spilled. Along with Kaku and Suke, the elder must face the most dangerous time of his life, in a battle against those corrupt individuals who would use any means to further their dastardly conspiracy, regardless of how many lives might be destroyed. The great Misora Hibari gives a bravura performance, as does the rest of this all-star cast. This is another outstanding effort on the part of the Toei Films, blending fact and fiction to bright back Japan’s golden era of the Genroku period.
Life of Hishakaku
After eloping with a prostitute named Otoyo, Hishakaku takes refuge in the Kogane family’s turf. Indebted to Boss Kogane for his kindness, Hishakaku swears to dedicate himself to protect the Koganes in time of crisis. Hishakaku’s humble life comes to a sudden halt when the Kogane family becomes involved in a fatal feud with their rival, and Hishakaku’s services are called upon.
Filmography
as Kasahara Kiyoshige
as Toshin
as Chief Fujisaku
as Fusagoro Ota
as Makino Tsuyoshi
as Saibei of Tagoto
as Tokuda
as Miyamoto Musashi
as Kamiizumi Ise-no-kami
as Priest Shunkai
as Onono Yosifuru
as Lord Nakano
as Kondo Isami
as Ôtaguro
as Munakata Kanzan
as Kira Kouzukenosuke
as Nyudo Murakami
as Arakida Samanosuke
as Jubei Nakatomi
as Setsuo
as Isaburo
as Date Terumune
as Shichibei
as Komori Hanzaemon
as Shichibei
as Ooka-no-kami Echizen
as Chamberlain Hyobu
as Sakon Shogen Matsudaira
as Momochi Sandayu
as Danjô Matsunaga
as Mito Kōmon
as Kurokama
as Orochimaru
as Lord Mito
as Mito Komon
as Mito Kōmon
as Kimura Matazo
as Hirate Masahide
as Benkei
as Mito Komon
as Tōzaburō
as Ito Kashitaro
as Akagaki Genba
as Mamoru Mabuchu
as Gengoemon Kataoka
as 中久保主水
as め組の辰五郎
as Shimizu no Jirocho
as Notaro Nitta Yoshimitsu
as Sogoro
as Honda
as Kambei
as Danpei
as Kenzô Nakazato
as Jakoman
as Koizumi Ise-no-kami
as Gennosuke Higaki / Teshin Higaki, Gennosuke's younger brother
as Saisuke Godai
as Sagawa Hikokuro
as Colonel Fukushima
as Gennosuke Higaki
as Katakura Kojuro
as Koheita
as Murayama
as Yagyū Munenori
as Kumoemon Tochuken
as Raizaburo
as Heima Kiyomizawa